Distressed Lobo 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, signage, logos, handmade, rugged, playful, rustic, informal, handmade feel, tactile texture, diy character, vintage grit, friendly display, rough edges, brushy, organic, chunky, worn print.
A chunky, hand-rendered sans with softly irregular outlines and visibly rough, worn edges. Strokes are heavy and fairly even, with subtle swelling and compression that suggest a marker/brush or distressed print impression. Letterforms are simple and open, with rounded corners and slightly inconsistent curves and terminals that create a lively, uneven rhythm. Counters stay generous for the weight, and spacing feels loosely set, reinforcing an organic, handmade texture across both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited for short-to-medium display settings where texture is part of the message: posters, event flyers, product packaging, café menus, labels, and storefront-style signage. It can also work for logo wordmarks and social graphics when a handmade, imperfect feel is desired. For longer passages, larger sizes and generous line spacing help preserve the rough detail and keep the text comfortable to read.
The overall tone is casual and approachable with a rugged, craft-like grit. It reads as friendly and slightly mischievous rather than severe, evoking DIY signage, indie packaging, and imperfect ink on paper. The distressed texture adds a tactile, vintage-leaning character without becoming overly chaotic.
This design appears intended to mimic hand-painted or roughly printed lettering—prioritizing personality and tactile texture over geometric precision. The consistent distress and rounded, simplified shapes aim to deliver an expressive, approachable display voice that feels crafted and slightly worn-in.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same roughened edge treatment, keeping the texture consistent across long text. The numerals match the letterforms’ chunky proportions and irregular stroke endings, supporting cohesive display use. At smaller sizes the distressed contouring may visually fill in, so the texture is most noticeable when given room to breathe.